DA vows to reinforce agri-based industries, supports Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024

As part of its efforts to promote agricultural development in the country and to strengthen its partnerships with various industry players, the Department of Agriculture (DA) once again joins forces with international exhibition organizer Informa Markets in bringing the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines 2024.

This year marks the seventh installment of the said exposition. With an annual average of at least 250 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors from over 30 countries, the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines steadily gained fame as the Philippines’ premier event for the livestock, poultry, meat, and animal feeds industries.

The Office of the Undersecretary for Livestock and the National Livestock Program (NLP) leads the Department’s preparations for the three-day expo.

Sharing his experiences during his visit to the Livestock Vietnam as well as the renewed partnership with Informa Markets, DA Undersecretary for Livestock Deogracias Victor Savellano conveyed his thoughts on how the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines can open a wide variety of opportunities for its participants, most especially the Filipino livestock and poultry raisers.

“Ang maganda po rito ay we will be showcasing different technologies, we will have participants and companies from different countries, and we will also be having meetings with our ASEAN partners,” expressed Usec. Savellano.

Aligned with the expo’s theme, “Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,” DA-NLP Director Dr. Jonathan Sabiniano signified that the Department aims to disseminate information on the role of technologies and innovations in the development of the Philippine livestock and poultry industries and to share applied research and technology transfers with livestock and poultry raisers during the three-day event.

He added that the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines is the perfect platform for exchanging ideas, breakthroughs, best practices, and updates in livestock and poultry farming as well as for forging and strengthening partnerships between the government, the private sector, and other partners in the international arena.

“There are several changes in the environment right now.